Lexipic Vocabulary Video BNC pg12

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Expand your English vocabulary with visual and vocalized media. Presented below are two video clips containing about 100 words that appear 1,562 to 1,637 times in British National Corpus, a tenth billion word collection, according to A. Kilgarriff.

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BNC PG12 Words List

abstract /əbˈstrakt/ adj

▪ Denotes: Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
▪ Corresponds to: theoretical, conceptual, notional, intellectual
▪ Instance: abstract concepts such as love or beauty

adjacent /əˈdʒeɪs(ə)nt/ adj

▪ Denotes: That which is near or bordering upon.
▪ Corresponds to: adjoining, neighbouring, neighbouring on, next door to,
▪ Instance: adjacent rooms

affection /əˈfɛkʃ(ə)n/ n

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▪ Denotes: A gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
▪ Corresponds to: fondness, love, liking, endearment, feeling, sentiment
▪ Instance: she felt affection for the wise old lady

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analyst /ˈan(ə)lɪst/ n

▪ Denotes: One who analyzes or makes use of the analytical method.
▪ Corresponds to: critic, pundit, commenter, monitor, observer, blogger
▪ Instance: But the scheme, when it was announced in the early part of the year, drew immediate criticism from analysts.

appointed /əˈpɔɪntɪd/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a time or place) decided on beforehand; designated.
▪ Corresponds to: scheduled, arranged, prearranged, specified, decided
▪ Instance: she arrived at the appointed time

arrow /ˈarəʊ/ n

▪ Denotes: A weapon consisting of a thin, straight stick with a sharp point, designed to be shot from a bow.
▪ Corresponds to: shaft, bolt, dart
▪ Instance: I've never used a bow and arrow

assemble /əˈsɛmb(ə)l/ v

▪ Denotes: (of people) gather together in one place for a common purpose.
▪ Corresponds to: come together, get together, gather, collect, meet, muster
▪ Instance: a crowd had assembled outside the gates

bloke /bləʊk/ n

▪ Denotes: A man.
▪ Corresponds to: man, boy, male, individual, body
▪ Instance: he's a nice bloke

breakdown /ˈbreɪkdaʊn/ n

▪ Denotes: A mechanical failure.
▪ Corresponds to: malfunction, failure, seizing up
▪ Instance: breakdowns could totally disrupt production

broadly /ˈbrɔːdli/ adv

▪ Denotes: In general and without considering minor details.
▪ Corresponds to: in general, on the whole, as a rule, in the main
▪ Instance: the climate is broadly similar in the two regions

bureau /ˈbjʊərəʊ/ n

▪ Denotes: A chest of drawers for clothing, etc.
▪ Corresponds to: cabinet, cupboard, chiffonier, sideboard
▪ Instance: Recycled bureaus, sideboards, or wardrobes can create an Old World look.

bye /bʌɪ/ inter

▪ Denotes: short for goodbye
▪ Corresponds to: goodbye
▪ Instance: Okay, James. I'll call her now. Bye

candle /ˈkand(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: A cylinder or block of wax or tallow with a central wick which is lit to produce light as it burns.
▪ Corresponds to: taper, sconce
▪ Instance: the candle flickered in the cold night air

chaos /ˈkeɪɒs/ n

▪ Denotes: Any condition of which the elements or parts are in utter disorder and confusion.
▪ Corresponds to: disorder, disarray, disorganization, confusion
▪ Instance: snow caused chaos in the region

chin /tʃɪn/ n

▪ Denotes: The protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw.
▪ Corresponds to: jaw
▪ Instance: grey stubble covered his cheeks and chin

clash /klaʃ/ n

▪ Denotes: A violent confrontation.
▪ Corresponds to: confrontation, skirmish, brush, encounter, engagement
▪ Instance: there have been minor clashes with security forces

collar /ˈkɒlə/ n

▪ Denotes: The part around the neck of a shirt, blouse, jacket or coat, either upright or turned over.
▪ Corresponds to: neckband, choker
▪ Instance: a shirt collar

coloured /ˈkʌləd/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having a colour or colours, especially as opposed to being black, white, or neutral.
▪ Corresponds to: brightly coloured, bright-coloured, deep-coloured,
▪ Instance: strings of coloured lights

combined /kəmˈbʌɪn/ adj

▪ Denotes: Join or merge to form a single unit or substance.
▪ Corresponds to: amalgamate, merge, unite, integrate, incorporate
▪ Instance: combine the flour with the margarine and salt

commerce /ˈkɒməːs/ n

▪ Denotes: The activity of buying and selling, especially on a large scale.
▪ Corresponds to: trade, trading, buying and selling, business
▪ Instance: the changes in taxation are of benefit to commerce

commonwealth /ˈkɒmənwɛlθ/ n

▪ Denotes: An aggregate or grouping of states or other bodies.
▪ Corresponds to: federation, society
▪ Instance: a union or commonwealth of democratic, self-governing countries

competence /ˈkɒmpɪt(ə)ns/ n

▪ Denotes: Adequate qualification or capacity.
▪ Corresponds to: capability, ability, competency, capacity, proficiency,
▪ Instance: courses to improve the competence of staff

complicate /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: To make complex, difficult, or hard to deal with.
▪ Corresponds to: make difficult, make more difficult, make complex
▪ Instance: increased choice will complicate matters for the consumer

confess /kənˈfɛs/ v

▪ Denotes: Admit that one has committed a crime or done something wrong.
▪ Corresponds to: admit, acknowledge, reveal, make known, disclose
▪ Instance: he confessed that he had attacked the old man

contemplate /ˈkɒntɛmpleɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: To consider thoughtfully.
▪ Corresponds to: look at, view, regard, examine, inspect, observe, survey
▪ Instance: he contemplated his image in the mirrors

cooking /ˈkʊkɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The practice or skill of preparing food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients.
▪ Corresponds to: baking
▪ Instance: he developed an interest in cooking

counterpart /ˈkaʊntəpɑːt/ n

▪ Denotes: A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation.
▪ Corresponds to: equivalent, opposite number, peer, equal, parallel
▪ Instance: the minister held talks with his French counterpart

creep /kriːp/ v

▪ Denotes: Move slowly and carefully in order to avoid being heard or noticed.
▪ Corresponds to: crawl, move on all fours, move on hands and knees
▪ Instance: he crept downstairs, hardly making any noise

dawn /dɔːn/ n

▪ Denotes: The first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise.
▪ Corresponds to: daybreak, break of day, crack of dawn, sunrise,
▪ Instance: he set off at dawn

definite /ˈdɛfɪnət/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having an exact signification or positive meaning.
▪ Corresponds to: explicit, specific, express, precise, exact, defined
▪ Instance: we had no definite plans

dismissal /dɪsˈmɪsl/  n

▪ Denotes: Displacement by authority from an office or an employment.
▪ Corresponds to: one's notice, discharge
▪ Instance: their controversial dismissal from the competition

drawer  n

▪ Denotes: A box-shaped storage compartment without a lid, made to slide horizontally in and out of a desk, chest, or other piece of furniture.
▪ Corresponds to: basket, cabinet
▪ Instance: Keep a jar of almonds in a desk drawer and have two dozen nuts and a small piece of fruit instead of a candy bar when an afternoon slump hits.

dynamic /dʌɪˈnamɪk/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
▪ Corresponds to: modern, liberal, advanced, forward-looking, forward-thinking
▪ Instance: a dynamic economy

elbow /ˈɛlbəʊ/ n

▪ Denotes: The joint between the forearm and the upper arm.
▪ Corresponds to: arm joint, bend of the arm
▪ Instance: she propped herself up on one elbow

embrace /ɪmˈbreɪs/ v

▪ Denotes: Hold (someone) closely in one's arms, especially as a sign of affection.
▪ Corresponds to: hug, hold in one's arms, take in one's arms, hold
▪ Instance: Aunt Sophie embraced her warmly

endless /ˈɛndləs/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having or seeming to have no end or limit.
▪ Corresponds to: unlimited, limitless, illimitable, without limit, infinite
▪ Instance: endless ocean wastes

exclusion /ɪkˈskluːʒ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: Non-admission.
▪ Corresponds to: barring, keeping out, debarment, debarring, disbarring
▪ Instance: he had a hand in my exclusion from the committee

exploration /ɛkspləˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of exploring an unfamiliar area.
▪ Corresponds to: investigation, study, survey, research, search, inspection
▪ Instance: space exploration

facilitate /fəˈsɪlɪteɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: To make more easy.
▪ Corresponds to: make easier, make easy, ease, make possible
▪ Instance: schools were located in the same campus to facilitate the sharing of resources

fishing /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/ n

▪ Denotes: The activity of catching fish, either for food or as a sport.
▪ Corresponds to: angling, trawling, catching fish
▪ Instance: the area is renowned for its excellent deep-sea fishing

fist /fɪst/ n

▪ Denotes: A person's hand when the fingers are bent in towards the palm and held there tightly, typically in order to strike a blow or grasp something.
▪ Corresponds to: clenched hand
▪ Instance: she pummelled him furiously with her fists

forthcoming /fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/ adj

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▪ Denotes: About to happen or appear.
▪ Corresponds to: imminent, impending, coming, approaching
▪ Instance: the forthcoming cricket season

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fortunately /ˈfɔːtʃ(ə)nətli/ adv

▪ Denotes: It is fortunate that.
▪ Corresponds to: luckily, happily, providentially, opportunely, by good luck
▪ Instance: fortunately, no shots were fired and no one was hurt

founder /ˈfaʊndə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who manufactures articles of cast metal; the owner or operator of a foundry.
▪ Corresponds to: builder
▪ Instance: an iron founder

freely /ˈfriːli/ adv

▪ Denotes: Not under the control of another; as one wishes.
▪ Corresponds to: openly
▪ Instance: I roamed freely

frustration /frʌˈstreɪʃn/ n

▪ Denotes: The feeling of being upset or annoyed as a result of being unable to change or achieve something.
▪ Corresponds to: exasperation, annoyance, anger, vexation, irritation
▪ Instance: tears of frustration rolled down her cheeks

gay /ɡeɪ/ adj

▪ Denotes: homosexual (used especially of a man)
▪ Corresponds to: lesbian, sapphic, lesbigay
▪ Instance: the city's gay and lesbian people

geographical /dʒiːəˈɡrafɪk(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Based on or derived from the physical features of an area.
▪ Corresponds to: topographical, zonal, territorial, topical
▪ Instance: the geographical distribution of plants

geography /ˈdʒɒɡrəfi/ n

▪ Denotes: The study of the physical features of the earth and its atmosphere, and of human activity as it affects and is affected by these
▪ Corresponds to: earth science
▪ Instance: Upon further inquiries, I was told that humanities combines the study of geography and history.

grace /ɡreɪs/ n

▪ Denotes: Smoothness and elegance of movement.
▪ Corresponds to: elegance, stylishness, poise, finesse, charm
▪ Instance: she moved through the water with effortless grace

hitherto /hɪðəˈtuː/ adv

▪ Denotes: Until now or until the point in time under discussion.
▪ Corresponds to: previously, formerly, earlier, so far, thus far, before
▪ Instance: hitherto part of French West Africa, Benin achieved independence in 1960

humanity /hjʊˈmanɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: Human beings collectively.
▪ Corresponds to: humankind, the human race, the human species,
▪ Instance: appalling crimes against humanity

inhabitant /ɪnˈhabɪt(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: A person or animal that lives in or occupies a place.
▪ Corresponds to: resident, occupant, occupier, dweller, settler
▪ Instance: Each island has its own distinctive Creole in which its inhabitants take pride.

instantly /ˈɪnst(ə)ntli/ adv

▪ Denotes: At once; immediately.
▪ Corresponds to: immediately, at once, straight away, right away,
▪ Instance: she fell asleep almost instantly

jaw /dʒɔː/ n

▪ Denotes: Each of the upper and lower bony structures in vertebrates forming the framework of the mouth and containing the teeth.
▪ Corresponds to: jawbone, lower jaw, mandible
▪ Instance: Six of these measurements capture cranial shape, and eight capture dental adaptations of both the upper and the lower jaw.

lamb /lam/ n

▪ Denotes: A young sheep.
▪ Corresponds to: young sheep
▪ Instance: Rumen's only source of income is from selling lambs and sheep.

legitimate /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having the sanction of law or established custom.
▪ Corresponds to: legal, lawful, licit, legalized, authorized, permitted
▪ Instance: his claims to legitimate authority

lively /ˈlʌɪvli/ adj

▪ Denotes: Full of life and energy; active and outgoing.
▪ Corresponds to: energetic, active, animated, vigorous, dynamic
▪ Instance: a lively and uninhibited girl

marine /məˈriːn/ adj

▪ Denotes: Of or pertaining to the sea or matters connected with the sea.
▪ Corresponds to: saltwater, seawater, sea, oceanic, aquatic
▪ Instance: marine plants

mature /məˈtʃʊə/ adj

▪ Denotes: Fully developed physically; full-grown.
▪ Corresponds to: adult, grown-up, grown, fully grown, full-grown
▪ Instance: she was now a mature woman

miracle /ˈmɪrək(ə)l/ n

▪ Denotes: An extraordinary and welcome event that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore attributed to a divine agency.
▪ Corresponds to: supernatural phenomenon, mystery, prodigy, sign
▪ Instance: the miracle of rising from the grave

moving /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ adj

▪ Denotes: In motion.
▪ Corresponds to: in motion, operating, operational, working
▪ Instance: a fast-moving river

neutral /ˈnjuːtr(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Belonging to or under control of neither of two contestants.
▪ Corresponds to: impartial, unbiased, unprejudiced, objective, without favouritism
▪ Instance: neutral and non-aligned European nations

nonsense /ˈnɒns(ə)ns/ n

▪ Denotes: Spoken or written words that have no meaning or make no sense.
▪ Corresponds to: rubbish, balderdash, gibberish, claptrap, blarney
▪ Instance: he was talking absolute nonsense

notable /ˈnəʊtəb(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Worthy of attention or notice; remarkable.
▪ Corresponds to: noteworthy, remarkable, outstanding, important, significant
▪ Instance: the gardens are notable for their collection of magnolias and camellias

nowadays /ˈnaʊədeɪz/ adv

▪ Denotes: In the present time or age.
▪ Corresponds to: this day, this very day, before tomorrow, this morning
▪ Instance: the sort of clothes worn by almost all young people nowadays

organiser /ˈɔːɡ(ə)nʌɪzə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who arranges an event or activity.
▪ Corresponds to: administrator, manager, chairman, chairwoman,
▪ Instance: the organizers of the demonstration

polytechnic /ˌpɒlɪˈtɛknɪk/ n

▪ Denotes: Pertaining to, embracing, or practicing many arts.
▪ Corresponds to: educational institution, training establishment, centre of learning
▪ Instance: Students from 22 engineering colleges, 24 polytechnics and 13 schools had displayed their projects, and were vying for prizes in various categories.

poster /ˈpəʊstə/ n

▪ Denotes: A large printed picture used for decoration.
▪ Corresponds to: notice, placard, public notice, bill, sign
▪ Instance: Clara bought some clothes and posters to decorate her room as well as some CDs and books.

post-war /pəʊstˈwɔː/ adj

▪ Denotes: Occurring or existing after a war (especially the Second World War)
▪ Corresponds to: seat war
▪ Instance: post-war Britain

predecessor /ˈpriːdɪsɛsə/ n

▪ Denotes: A person who held a job or office before the current holder.
▪ Corresponds to: former holder of the post, previous holder of the post
▪ Instance: the new President's foreign policy is very similar to that of his predecessor

provincial /prəˈvɪnʃ(ə)l/ adj

▪ Denotes: Of or concerning the regions outside the capital city of a country, especially when regarded as unsophisticated or narrow-minded.
▪ Corresponds to: non-metropolitan, small-town, non-urban, outlying, rural
▪ Instance: provincial elections

publicly /ˈpʌblɪkli/ adv

▪ Denotes: So as to be seen by other people; in public.
▪ Corresponds to: openly
▪ Instance: some weep publicly

pursuit /pəˈsjuːt/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of pursuing someone or something.
▪ Corresponds to: chasing, pursuing, stalking, tracking, trailing, shadowing
▪ Instance: the cat crouched in the grass in pursuit of a bird

regulate /ˈrɛɡjʊleɪt/ v

▪ Denotes: Control or maintain the rate or speed of (a machine or process) so that it operates properly.
▪ Corresponds to: control, adjust, manage, balance, set, synchronize, modulate, tune
▪ Instance: a hormone which regulates metabolism

reproduce /riːprəˈdjuːs/ v

▪ Denotes: To make a copy of.
▪ Corresponds to: copy, produce a copy of, make a facsimile
▪ Instance: his works are reproduced on postcards and posters

reservation /rɛzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The action of reserving something.
▪ Corresponds to: advance booking, arrangement
▪ Instance: the reservation of positions for non-Americans

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rice /rʌɪs/  n

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▪ Denotes: The grains of rice used as food.
▪ Corresponds to: grain
▪ Instance: She made us buttered rice flavoured with cumin, cardamom, cinnamon and Zanzibar cloves.

sandwich /ˈsan(d)wɪtʃ/ n

▪ Denotes: An item of food consisting of two pieces of bread with a filling between them, eaten as a light meal.
▪ Corresponds to: light meal, something to eat, supper, treat,
▪ Instance: a ham sandwich

script /skrɪpt/ n

▪ Denotes: The written text of a play, film, or broadcast.
▪ Corresponds to: text, book, screenplay, libretto, lyrics, score
▪ Instance: Nicola loves the ending, Matt the script editor doesn't.

sergeant /ˈsɑːdʒ(ə)nt/ n

▪ Denotes: A non-commissioned military officer ranking next above a corporal.
▪ Corresponds to: police officer
▪ Instance: "Our air superiority is incredible," a marine sergeant told Associated Press.

shelter /ˈʃɛltə/ n

▪ Denotes: A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.
▪ Corresponds to: sanctuary, place of shelter, refuge, accommodation
▪ Instance: huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter

shit /ʃɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: Faeces.
▪ Corresponds to: excrement, bodily waste, waste matter
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slam /slam/ v

▪ Denotes: Shut (a door, window, or lid) forcefully and loudly.
▪ Corresponds to: bang, close with a bang, shut with a bang, close noisily, 
▪ Instance: he slams the door behind him as he leaves

slave /sleɪv/ n

▪ Denotes: (especially in the past) a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to obey them.
▪ Corresponds to: bondsman, bondswoman, bondservant, bondslave
▪ Instance: they kidnapped entire towns and turned them into slaves

sleeve /sliːv/ n

▪ Denotes: The part of a garment that wholly or partly covers a person's arm.
▪ Corresponds to: slave
▪ Instance: a shirt with the sleeves rolled up

smart /smɑːt/ adj

▪ Denotes: (of a person) clean, tidy, and well dressed.
▪ Corresponds to: well dressed, well turned out, fashionably dressed
▪ Instance: you look very smart

socialism /ˈsəʊʃəlɪz(ə)m/ n

▪ Denotes: A theory of civil polity that aims to secure the reconstruction of society.
▪ Corresponds to: leftism, fabianism, syndicalism, consumer socialism
▪ Instance: For any socialist organization, implementing socialism should be the goal.

sue /s(j)uː/ v

▪ Denotes: Institute legal proceedings against (a person or institution), typically for redress.
▪ Corresponds to: take legal action against, take to court, bring an action against
▪ Instance: she is to sue the baby's father

supermarket /ˈsuːpəmɑːkɪt/ n

▪ Denotes: A large self-service shop selling foods and household goods.
▪ Corresponds to: store, retail store, outlet, retail outlet
▪ Instance: Very little food at shops, supermarkets, and restaurants is local or sustainable.

supper /ˈsʌpə/ n

▪ Denotes: An evening meal, typically a light or informal one.
▪ Corresponds to: dinner, evening meal, main meal
▪ Instance: we had a delicious cold supper

terror /ˈtɛrə/ n

▪ Denotes: Extreme fear.
▪ Corresponds to: extreme fear, dread, horror, fear and trembling,
▪ Instance: people fled in terror

theft /θɛft/ n

▪ Denotes: The action or crime of stealing.
▪ Corresponds to: robbery, stealing, thieving, larceny, thievery
▪ Instance: he was convicted of theft

transmission /trɑːnsˈmɪʃ(ə)n/ n

▪ Denotes: The act of sending through or across.
▪ Corresponds to: transference, transferral, passing on, communication
▪ Instance: the transmission of the virus

upwards /ˈʌpwəd/ adv

▪ Denotes: Towards a higher place, point, or level.
▪ Corresponds to: up, uphill, towards a higher level, to the top
▪ Instance: she peered upward at the sky

utility /juːˈtɪlɪti/ n

▪ Denotes: The state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial.
▪ Corresponds to: usefulness, use, advantage, benefit, value, help,
▪ Instance: he had a poor opinion of the utility of book learning

vague /veɪɡ/ adj

▪ Denotes: Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
▪ Corresponds to: indistinct, indefinite, indeterminate, unclear
▪ Instance: many patients suffer vague symptoms

vanish /ˈvanɪʃ/ v

▪ Denotes: Disappear suddenly and completely.
▪ Corresponds to: disappear, vanish into thin air, be lost to sight
▪ Instance: Moira vanished without trace

venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ n

▪ Denotes: The place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports competition.
▪ Corresponds to: place, site, spot, area
▪ Instance: the club is the city's main venue for live music

wealthy /ˈwɛlθi/ adj

▪ Denotes: Having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich.
▪ Corresponds to: rich, affluent, moneyed, cash rich, well off,
▪ Instance: the wealthy nations of the world